Chess Puzzle #WP58R — Master, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king e3; bishop b3; pawns a3/c3/e4/g3/h4. Black: king f6; bishop b7; pawns a6/b5/e5/g6/h5. Material is balanced. Black to move.

Solution (4 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd5 — bishop b3→d5. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Bxd5 — bishop b7→d5, captures bishop. Opponent replies exd5 (pawn e4→d5, captures bishop).
3. Best move: Ke7 — king f6→e7. Opponent replies Kd3 (king e3→d3).
4. Best move: a5 — pawn a6→a5. Opponent replies Ke4 (king d3→e4).
5. Best move: Kd6 — king e7→d6.

Tactical themes

bishop endgame, crushing, endgame, quiet move, very long. The key move Bxd5 wins material.

Position data

FEN: 8/1b6/p4kp1/1p2p2p/4P2P/PBP1K1P1/8/8 w - - 0 31

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